INKED

When you are not and you see others INKED, you are inquisitive and envious. Inquisitive 'coz you want the questions you always had, to be answered, questions like how much time did it take, did it pain a lot, etc. Envy 'coz you dont have one. 

One who is really passionate about having a tattoo would at one point or other get it done. I was in Goa and had heard that there are many Tattoo shops there, and yes we did find them there. On day I took a round around Calangute beach and saw few tattoo artist. Out of my bunch of friends only Ashish has the inclination towards doing freaky things as I do, and it was with him that I visited this tattoo shop on our way back to the hotel room.

The biggest task of gettin a tattoo done is to finalise what you want to do. I had nothing in my mind when we entered the shop, but these guys have lots of 

books which have various designs. I selected this one. However, I was not sure if I am making the right choice, as it is going to be with me life long (yeah i am aware that now they have laser surgery's to get it removed). I checked with Ashish, who also got a temporary tattoo done. He said that it is a good choice, and that it will look really very nice. While I was waiting for my turn, I was still thinking if I was making the right choice of design, weather it will pain, if there is going to be any allergy, amongst others. I wanted to tell the one who is so close to my heart that I am getting a tattoo done, but no luck, my phone could not get through. I know how much I cursed my phone at that moment. 

It was my turn to get inked. After carefully selecting the needle and fighting over getting the best artist to get the tattoo done, the artist began. He drew the border and then filled it up. Initially it pained a little, but then you get used to it. Its amazing. You start enjoying the needle. It took almost one and half hour to complete the same and when it was ready, the results are in front of you. I was really thrilled and excited that I now fall in the category of being INKED.

I had not told my parents that I had got a tattoo done, but they were really very supportive. When I came back home I clearly remember two comments which mom made - a) Why did you do it so up, you should have done it lower on the arm, so that it would have been visible when you wear half shirt and b) why didn't you do a colour one. My answer to both of these was I will do it next time. :)

Its just few months and I am dying to get another one done. I am sure the ones who are tattooed will agree with me. I am really happy I am part of this league now, and that I took a decision, beg your pardon, a correct decision when the situation demanded. 

Cheers!!!